Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern for its San Francisco office. The internship provides hands-on exposure to accounting operations and supports initiatives to automate and improve accounting processes. The intern will apply foundational accounting knowledge and develop skills in using automation and data-driven tools to make workflows more efficient, accurate, and scalable. The intern will support day-to-day accounting activities, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting; examine current processes and help develop, test, and document automated workflows; and collaborate with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders. The role includes completing a meaningful summer project and presenting findings and recommendations at the end of the internship. The internship offers practical experience in business accounting operations, process improvement, financial data analysis, automation, and technology, as well as collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and other professionals through Pattern’s Early Careers programming.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Coursework or practical experience demonstrating familiarity with fundamental accounting concepts.
- Strong proficiency or interest in Microsoft Excel, including working with financial or operational data.
- Familiarity with or strong interest in workflow automation, data analytics, or process improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, or SQL.
Responsibilities
- Support the Accounting team with day-to-day accounting activities, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Review existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and strengthen data accuracy.
- Assist with the development, testing, and documentation of automated accounting workflows.
- Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, and AI-enabled productivity tools, as appropriate to assigned projects.
- Partner with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to understand current processes, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and present findings, process improvements, and project outcomes to members of the Accounting team.
- Complete a meaningful summer project and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
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Career Level
Intern
